Astragalus darwinianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darwinianus
ID:
1033727
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gómez-Sosa
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon17: 179 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033065
Common Names
- Darwin's Milkvetch
- Darwin's Astragalus
- Darwin's Locoweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astragalus darwinianus (also called Darwin's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus darwinianus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus darwinianus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval cotyledons.
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Astragalus darwinianus is a drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Astragalus darwinianus
Astragalus darwinianus can be found in the mountains of the Canary Islands.
Species in the Astragalus genus
Astragalus rumelicus, Astragalus nevadensis, Astragalus tymphresteus, Astragalus alpinus, Astragalus penduliflorus, Astragalus anni-novi, Astragalus austroargentinus, Astragalus beatleyae, Astragalus iselyi, Astragalus moranii, Astragalus neoburkartianus, Astragalus neuquenensis, Astragalus oxyphysopsis, Astragalus phoenix, Astragalus sanctorum, Astragalus schinetorum, Astragalus amnis-amissi, Astragalus ampullarius, Astragalus andersonii, Astragalus anemophilus, Astragalus anisus, Astragalus applegatii, Astragalus aquilonius, Astragalus arequipensis, Astragalus argentinus, Astragalus argophyllus, Astragalus aridus, Astragalus arizonicus, Astragalus arrectus, Astragalus arthurii, Astragalus asclepiadoides, Astragalus asplundii, Astragalus asymmetricus, Astragalus atratus, Astragalus austiniae, Astragalus beathii, Astragalus beckwithii, Astragalus bellus, Astragalus bernardinus, Astragalus berteri, Astragalus bicristatus, Astragalus bisulcatus, Astragalus bodinii, Astragalus bolanderi, Astragalus bourgovii, Astragalus brackenridgei, Astragalus brandegei, Astragalus brauntonii, Astragalus brazoensis, Astragalus breweri,